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FV61 WPE

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,794 mi
Last recorded113,794 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 WPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,794 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Fail 3 Apr 2024 113,786 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 25 Mar 2023 106,224 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,544 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 99,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,378 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,674 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 87,635 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,756 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 27 Dec 2017 59,609 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,426 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,200 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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FV61 WPE is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 76,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV61 WPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 WPE registered?

FV61 WPE is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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